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#BS-1999-HONODY-2856

1999 Honda Odyssey

Based on reports from 664 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
664
Crashes
13
Fires
11
Recalls
9
TSBs
280
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 664 complaints, 13 crashes, 11 fires, and 9 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission failure

58 complaints • Severity 8.9/10

$X,XXX
2

doesnt shift smoothly

8 complaints • Severity 6.8/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission solenoid valve failure

4 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

132 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 101K miles.

!Inspect the Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latchMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

20
0–30K
44
30–60K
51
60–90K
85
90–120K
54
120–150K
65
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (85 reports) • Median: 101K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (132 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission132 (20%)
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch68 (10%)
Structure:body:door64 (10%)
Electrical52 (8%)
Electrical System:ignition:switch38 (6%)
Drivetrain31 (5%)
Engine21 (3%)
Other18 (3%)

1999 Honda Odyssey: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1999 Honda Odyssey, with 132 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 100,790 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 101K-mile mark.

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch Issues

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1999 Honda Odyssey, with 68 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body:door Issues

Structure:body:door complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1999 Honda Odyssey, with 64 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body:door-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1999 Honda Odyssey, with 52 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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45
01
71
02
66
03
44
04
18
05
28
06
36
07
38
08
29
09
33
10
24
11
15
12
14
13
12
14
13
15
6
16
14
17
3
18
3
19
8
20
1
21
1
23

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1999 Honda Odyssey. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (9 recalls)

00V030000Mar 2000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. A WIRE HARNESS, LOCATED WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, COULD BE DAMAGED BY CONTACT WITH A METAL PIPE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A BLOWN FUSE.

00V119000Jun 2000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN. THE SLIDING DOORS MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY.

00V183000Aug 2000

INTERIOR LIGHTING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS CAN FAIL.

02V120000Jun 2002

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.

03V423000Dec 2003

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND PREVENT PROPER INTERLOCK OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO "PARK."

+ 4 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Honda Odyssey is the 2002 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

1999 Honda Odyssey vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)

This vehicle

664

Class avg

503

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other minivan - 2wd vehicles from 1999.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 664 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1999 Honda Odyssey: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Honda Odyssey?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1999 Honda Odyssey is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 132 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1999 Honda Odyssey reliable?
The 1999 Honda Odyssey has 664 complaints, 13 crash reports, and 11 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1999 Honda Odyssey problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1999 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
Yes, the 1999 Honda Odyssey has 9 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda Odyssey problems start?
Based on 319 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 100,790 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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